Scott Thompson Show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: CarHacking: how thieves can steal your keys without ever touching them, and get in the driver’s seat of your vehicle. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Marsha Lederman expands on how it should have never come to pass that parliament welcomed in a veteran of a Nazi military unit. As disgraceful as it was, why and how could the Liberals possibly try to strike something from the record like the welcoming of a Nazi into parliament? The Speaker of the House has stepped down: this will not be the end of the story for the Liberals and for our government, so what is the fallout? We look at what the Liberals must do to make up for allowing a Yaroslav Hunka, who was a member of the Waffen-SS Nazi military unit, into parliament to be applauded in front of Zelenskyy. And some breaking news with an arrest in relation to a Hamilton school bomb threat. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Marsha Lederman, Columnist

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A rare asteroid sample has been brought back to Earth by OSIRIS-REx after its 7-year mission. Ontario’s legislature has resumed sitting after a summer recess, with a controversy about Greenbelt land removals looming large, despite Premier Doug Ford saying last week that he is reversing the decision. We look at the Security issues raised by the house of commons welcoming in 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who fought as part of a Ukrainian Division in support of the Nazi forces in WWII. There is still no word on the future of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, following mounting tensions with the government of India. Meanwhile, some are asking the question, is Canada harder with India than with China – if so, why? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association. Carson Jerema, Comment Editor with

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The 6/49 jackpot is the largest in its history: if not one wins on Saturday, then Wednesdays will not only see a new record reached but also a guaranteed winner! Green Belt reversal, Cabinet shuffling, and a deal struck with the ETFO education workers: what is happening at Queen’s Park as the week comes to a close? Fill your weekend up with fairs! We look at the heated situation developing around Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School. Minister of Education Stephen Lecce joins us to discuss the tentative agreement reached with the ETFO education workers. What will Doug Ford’s reversal of Green Belt plans set in motion, will municipalities and developers be galvanized to make use of available lands now? “Slava Ukraini,” a voice shouted as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the chamber of the House of Commons to give his historic address to Canadians. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tony Bitonti, Spokesperson, Ontario Lotte

“Slava Ukraini,” a voice shouted as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the chamber of the House of Commons to give his historic address to Canadians. Zelenskyy appeared to wipe a tear away as he was met with a minute-long standing ovation before Trudeau gave his welcome speech emphasizing the “pivotal” moment facing the world, and pledging $650 million in new funding to support Ukraine over three years. GUEST: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. 

The Ancaster Fair starts today! What can people expect from this year's festivities? Guest: Paul Gibbons, Executive President, Ancaster Fair - Yesterday, the renovations at FirstOntario Centre were discussed at council. The renovations are scheduled to begin in early 2024. Guest: PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group, President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group - On September 24th, Hamilton will be marking 125 years of hydroelectric power. Guest: Vic Djurdjevic, Nikola Tesla Educational Corporation - A new political party has been started by politician Dominic Cardy. How will this party shake things up? Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman, Summa Strategies and Managing Director, Abacus Data - India has now issued a travel advisory for Canada to which our country has rejected. How much worse can this situation get? Also: shouldn’t we be more ahead of the game when it comes to foreign interference and intelligence?  Guest: Randolph Mank, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, President of MankGl

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Talks about extremes today and when we might find a way back to the centre. In lighter news: Hamilton Comic-Con swings into action again this weekend! What is new for this weekend’s edition? This year will mark 30th year of Junkhouse’s seminal album “Strays” which they’ll mark by releasing a limited-edition vinyl and go an exclusive tour. What is the political fall out here at home from the situation that’s been evolving between Canada and India? And with all this, has India become a friend or foe? Ukraine’s president Volodmyr Zelenskyy is at the UN today and will be coming to Canada for the 1st time since the war. And at the UN today, he said that Russia is not to be trusted and that membership should be expanded. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Chris Dabrowski, Hamilton Comic Con. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhous

Ukraine’s president Volodmyr Zelenskyy is at the UN today and will be coming to Canada for the 1st time since the war. At the UN today, he said that Russia is not to be trusted and that membership should be expanded.  GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Gas prices helped drive up inflation in August but here in Southern Ontario this week, the prices are expected to drop: what is going on? Relations with India are breaking down following the death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C., and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accusing the Government of India of being behind the assassination. The security issues around the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, allegedly acted out by agents of the government of India. Mayor Horwath does not want any “nonsensical” budget increases. Meanwhile, Tony Keller says in the Globe and Mail that the Trudeau government has two plans for lower grocery prices… one is for show, but the other is real. And Canada must reckon with foreign interference as it continues to build relations with other nations. What must we change, how will it affect foreign policy? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEn

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: You may remember Scott’s story of the unfortunate situation he witnessed playing out at an LCBO. We welcome Dan Malleck to the show to discuss how the LCBO handles alcohol, its clientele and its policies. There has been a burst of presentations and plans from the federal Liberals over the past several days. On the whole, what do these plan entail? Are they workable, do they resonate? A 25-year-old CSIS memo has come to light, bringing with it warnings about Beijing’s potential to be an intelligence threat. Meanwhile, some are coming forward saying that Canada must protect immigrants and refugees from foreign intelligence and intimidation. The Liberal government is not providing a timeline for a new registry that would require foreign agents to disclose their activities in Canada as the House of Commons returns from its summer hiatus. We look at the federal Liberals’ housing response, some of which were reiterated this morning by Sean Frazer while outlining the g

A new Hamilton-centric documentary is running at TIFF this year. Government websites in four provinces and territories were shut down Thursday, with at least two jurisdictions blaming cyberattacks for their outages. Should Doug Ford start focussing on Eastern Ontario for more productive homebuilding without the toxic politics? Putin is likely looking to bring Belarus into the fold, with his new friend, Kim John Un. Three’s company too! Trudeau is starting to address the troubles that many have been pointing out for some time. Still no gun buyback program and amnesty period for banned firearms is running out. The Liberal’s housing plan is getting its share of criticisms. We get the business perspective on what it means. The Peel school board is being questioned about transparency and the removal of books from their libraries. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Gary Kaulback, Director. David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security. Randall Denley is an author and col

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: NASA has released their report on UAPs (formerly known as UFOs) and it is not Earthshattering, but they did stress that there are events that as-of-yet defy explanation. Writing in the Globe and Mail, our guest says that Putin and Kim Jong Un’s renewed collaboration is bad news for Asian democracies – and for Ukraine. The Toronto Rock – who make Hamilton their home – announced today that they will be able to finish up their season at the First Ontario Centre because of new delays in the renovations. This morning, new information from Abacus Data was released showing the Conservatives have jumped to a lead of 15, and disapproval of the Federal Liberals is rising. Ottawa is set remove GST from new rental construction in response to rising cost of living. We look at the aftermath of Canadian Conservative MP Michael Chong testifying to the U.S. Congressional-Executive Committee on China – including China’s accusation that it is in fact MP Chong who is interfering in

Writing in the Globe and Mail, our guest says that Putin and Kim Jong Un’s renewed collaboration is bad news for Asian democracies – and for Ukraine. GUEST: Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

Housing starts are at a 30-year high but it is not enough. We have covered the technology of Deepfakes and it the ramifications more than a few times on this show over the years, along with the warnings that the fabricated videos will get harder and harder to discern from the real ones. We look at the newest delays to the Trans Mountain Pipeline, and what its future might hold. Following the G20 summit, in which Trudeau wished Putin has been condemned harder, the Prime Minister found himself stranded with his entourage due to mechanical issues with his plane. In an effort to change its public image, SNC-Lavalin is rebranding and taking on a new name. Poilievre’s image is turning and, according to Abacus Data, the Federal Conservatives have a 14 point lead over Trudeau’s Liberals. The meeting on HATS tiny cabins was cancelled the other night, due to two instances of alleged violence. Where is this situation going? Trudeau’s Liberals are meeting in London, Ontario, for “very frank” talks. Guests: Murtaza Haider

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on politicians to reject recent EV battery corporate welfare following today’s Parliamentary Budget Officer report showing governments won’t break even for 20 years – four times longer than originally promised. Steven Tyler has blown out his vocal cords, and has to cancel Aerosmith shows – including one in Toronto – while he heals. Kim Jong Un of North Korea has landed in Russia, for a presumed weapons meeting, face-to-face with Putin. Moderna’s updated vaccine has been approved for Canada, as we head into the fall and people’s concerns about the virus are raising just a bit. MP Michael Chong is testifying to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The meeting on HATS tiny cabins was cancelled last night, due to two instances of alleged violence. This is a situation that requires reasonable discussion, but that is not going to happen until a way to cool off is found. How can this situation be de-escalated, wh

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at agriculture and what role it plays in the Ontario Greenbelt. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will spend at least another night in India waiting for his plane to be fixed after it was grounded Sunday night. How is the news from the Convoy Trial resonating with Ottawa citizens, and what does someone with a wide array of political experience think of it all? It is the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. We talk with security expert Phil Gurski about how National Security in North America transformed following the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the attempted attack on the Pentagon. What’s Up EcDev? The Wood Manufacturing Council are working with Mobel, a local Hamilton company, to offer a free 12-week course for females interested in learning skills for woodworking and cabinetry. Charles Burton has a new piece in the Globe and Mail covering the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference and what Justice Hogue will need in order to make it effective. It is all co

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Supercrawl weekend in downtown Hamilton! Scott witnessed a debacle at the LCBO last night that left him with a bad taste in his mouth and some questions about how things are being run. What happens when an employee or organization steps way outside the spirit of a policy, and enforces it to an over-the-top degree? Taking a look at the Conservative convention might not yield too much that is lively… a new logo? Hm! …but seeing Liberal Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault “crash” the party? Why did Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin skip out on the G20 summit in India? A public inquiry into foreign interference is finally taking shape! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tim Potocic, Co-owner, Sonic Unyon Records, Supercrawl Productions, Because Beer Festival, Mills Hardware, Bridgeworks. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Oksana Kishchukm, Director, Strategy &

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The outrage sparked by a passenger incident involving a vomit-smeared airplane seat reflects a broader frustration with flight operations in Canada, travel specialists say. We’re talking Supercrawl stuff, including Grant Avenue Studio and Beckett Fine Art Gallery. New polling from Angus Reid shows which federal leader Canadians think would make a better Prime Minister. The Rolling Stones have a new single, and have announced the release date for their upcoming album, Hackney Diamonds! The Federal government is finally holding a public inquiry into foreign interference, and Justice Marie-Josée Hogue of Quebec is set to lead. Marit Stiles joins Scott to discuss the Greenbelt, housing, next steps, and if the announced review of Greenbelt land is satisfactory for the NDP. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Mike Bruce, owner of Grant Avenue Studio (38 Grant Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Where are we with viruses in 2020, and is worrying over a “tripledemic” worth the same amount of time and energy as previous years? Tim Hortons is now offering more than doughnuts, more than soup, more than muffins and… whatever that steak sandwich was they were pitching for a while… now they have fashionable Timmies apparel. Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. is betting big on the long-term value of natural gas in the energy transition as the world seeks to shift away from more polluting forms of fuel, buying three U.S. utilities for US$9.4-billion to create the continent’s largest natural gas utility. Kids going back to school – or heading into it for the first time – face separation anxiety and other mental health challenges. City staff are still preparing for talks with a provincial facilitator on the development of ex-Greenbelt lands despite Premier Doug Ford’s announced review of the protected zone, including parcels his government has yanked out. Since